The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is pleased to announce that eSankhyiki, India’s premier platform for statistical data dissemination, now has 134 million records in its repository within just seven months of its launch in June 2024. This milestone highlights India’s commitment to leveraging data for evidence-based policymaking and its leadership in advancing global statistical practices.

Developed using open-source tools and in-house expertise, eSankhyiki provides a comprehensive repository of time-series data across key domains, including National Accounts Statistics (NAS), Price Statistics, NSS Surveys, Economic Census, and Index of Industrial Production (IIP). The platform empowers researchers, policymakers, businesses, and citizens with user-friendly dashboards that allow filtering, visualization, and data export in multiple formats through APIs in line with the principals of Data as public good.

This achievement aligns with India’s role as a member of the United Nations Statistical Commission (UNSC), reinforcing its global commitment to statistical excellence and open data. eSankhyiki demonstrates India’s adherence to international standards in data dissemination and its dedication to promoting data-driven governance and sustainable development. This achievement underscores ministry's commitment to making data accessible and useful for public and decision-makers. As a member of the UNSC, India remains a global leader in data democratization, ensuring that credible statistics serve as a foundation for governance and international collaboration

Looking ahead, MoSPI plans to expand the repository with new datasets, introduce AI-powered search capabilities, and offer advanced features such as personalized dashboards and interactive infographics to further enhance user experience.

Open data expansion: eSankhyiki's growing repository reinforces public access and alignment with international dissemination standards. eSankhyiki's repository expansion presents a national platform delivering time series datasets across major statistical domains via open-source tools, user dashboards, export functions and APIs to operationalize open data principles and Data as public good, while asserting conformity with international standards in data dissemination and planning enhancements such as AI search and personalized dashboards to strengthen data-driven governance.